A Persian and Indian architectural term for a windcatcher — a traditional tower-like structure designed to catch and direct prevailing winds down into a building for natural ventilation and cooling. Badgirs are found across Iran, the Gulf states, and parts of the Indian subcontinent, and represent sophisticated pre-modern climate engineering. The structures are still found in historic buildings and have inspired modern sustainable architecture.
The courtyard stayed remarkably cool through the summer because of the badgir built into the eastern wall.
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(India, historical) A windcatcher.
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